Best Southland Restaurants

Famous for oysters and hearty fare in New Zealand's southernmost region.

Southland Region Restaurants

All Restaurants in Southland

BLUFF KITCHEN FOOD TRUCK Roadside

BLUFF KITCHEN FOOD TRUCK Roadside

★★★★★ 5

Gore Street, Bluff 9814

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EUNA Don St.

EUNA Don St.

★★★★☆ 4.9

16b Don Street, Invercargill 9810

03 222 4199

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KOREAN BOB

KOREAN BOB

★★★★☆ 4.9

146 Dee Street, Invercargill 9810

03 442 3632

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Mo:Mo Ghar

Mo:Mo Ghar

★★★★☆ 4.9

76 Esk Street, Invercargill 9810

03 214 0281

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Bluff Real Estate and Cafe

Bluff Real Estate and Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.8

122 Gore Street, Bluff 9814

0274 376 755

Elegance at 148 on Elles Restaurant

Elegance at 148 on Elles Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.8

148 Elles Road, Corner Elles Road & Crinan Street, Georgetown, Invercargill 9812

03 216 1000

TJ’s Kitchen Bluff

TJ’s Kitchen Bluff

★★★★☆ 4.7

42 Gore Street, Bluff 9814

03 212 7391

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Cafe Ambience

Cafe Ambience

★★★★☆ 4.6

51 Main Street, Gore 9710

03 208 5888

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Gore District Memorial RSA (Inc)

Gore District Memorial RSA (Inc)

★★★★☆ 4.6

12 Bowler Avenue, Gore 9710

03 208 6218

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Indian at The Crescent

Indian at The Crescent

★★★★☆ 4.6

11 The Crescent, Invercargill 9810

03 214 1555

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KOJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

KOJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

★★★★☆ 4.6

76 Tay Street, Invercargill 9810

03 422 1931

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Main Street Cafe & Restaurant

Main Street Cafe & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.6

58 Kelvin Street, Invercargill 9810

03 218 8008

RE Burger Invercargill

RE Burger Invercargill

★★★★☆ 4.6

33 Esk Street, Invercargill 9810

027 328 7437

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Thai Opal

Thai Opal

★★★★☆ 4.6

122 Dee Street, Invercargill 9810

03 422 1118

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The Batch Cafe

The Batch Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.6

173 Spey Street, Invercargill 9810

03 214 6357

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The Rocks Cafe & Shop 5

The Rocks Cafe & Shop 5

★★★★☆ 4.6

101 Dee Street, Invercargill 9810

03 218 7597

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Turkish Kebabs GORE (OPEN ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS)

Turkish Kebabs GORE (OPEN ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS)

★★★★☆ 4.6

53 Main Street, Gore 9710

03 208 5617

Buster Crabb

Buster Crabb

★★★★☆ 4.5

326 Dee Street, Avenal, Invercargill 9810

03 214 4214

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Hayz @ The Anchorage

Hayz @ The Anchorage

★★★★☆ 4.5

86 Gore Street, Bluff 9814

03 212 7670

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The Stable Kitchen

The Stable Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.5

103 Main Street, Gore 9710

03 208 9949

Croydon Lodge Hotel

Croydon Lodge Hotel

★★★★ 4.4

100 Waimea Street Croydon, Gore 9776

03 208 9029

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Fowler's Wild Bluff Oysters

Fowler's Wild Bluff Oysters

★★★★ 4.4

99 Ocean Beach Road, Bluff 9814

03 212 8792

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Gore Town & Country Club

Gore Town & Country Club

★★★★ 4.4

2 Bury Street, Gore 9710

03 208 4623

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The Auction House

The Auction House

★★★★ 4.4

20 Don Street, Invercargill 9810

03 214 1914

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Timaru Roast-Invercargill

Timaru Roast-Invercargill

★★★★ 4.4

33 Tay Street, Invercargill 9810

03 218 8988

Ziff's Cafe & Bar

Ziff's Cafe & Bar

★★★★ 4.4

143 Dunns Road, Invercargill 9879

03 213 0501

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Amigos Gore

Amigos Gore

★★★★ 4.3

35 Medway Street, Gore 9710

03 208 8222

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Blazing Copper Cafe & Bar

Blazing Copper Cafe & Bar

★★★★ 4.3

100 Waimea Street, Gore 9740

03 208 9029

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Falls Hotel

Falls Hotel

★★★★ 4.3

115 Main Street, Mataura 9712

03 203 8027

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Howl at the Moon

Howl at the Moon

★★★★ 4.3

34 Medway Street, Gore 9710

03 208 3851

Speight's Ale House Invercargill

Speight's Ale House Invercargill

★★★★ 4.3

38 Dee Street, Invercargill 9810

03 214 5333

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The Saucy Chef Restaurant & Bar

The Saucy Chef Restaurant & Bar

★★★★ 4.3

Sydney Street &, Saint Andrew Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810

03 217 1980

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Valley Takeaways

Valley Takeaways

★★★★ 4.3

63 Main Street, Mataura 9712

03 203 8924

Capri Restaurant

Capri Restaurant

★★★★ 4.2

71-73 Main Street, Gore 9710

03 208 6368

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Sagun Indian Cuisine

Sagun Indian Cuisine

★★★★ 4.2

41 Medway Street, Gore 9710

03 208 4826

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Stella's In Bluff

Stella's In Bluff

★★★★ 4.2

62 Gore Street, Bluff 9814

03 212 8856

The Cabbage Tree Restaurant

The Cabbage Tree Restaurant

★★★★ 4.2

379 Dunns Road, Otatara 9879

03 213 1443

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Dazzaz Place limited

Dazzaz Place limited

★★★★ 4.1

73 Broughton Street, Gore 9710

03 208 5671

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Table Talk Cafe

Table Talk Cafe

★★★★ 4.1

76 Main Street, Gore 9710

03 208 7110

The Foundry Restaurant

The Foundry Restaurant

★★★★ 4.1

181 North Road, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810

03 215 9085

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The Thomas Green Public House & Dining Room

The Thomas Green Public House & Dining Room

★★★★ 4.1

30 Medway Street, Gore 9710

03 208 9295

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Level One Restaurant, Craft & Cocktail Bar

Level One Restaurant, Craft & Cocktail Bar

★★★★ 4

20 Kelvin Street, Invercargill 9810

03 218 2829

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Traffers

Traffers

★★★★ 4

18 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710

03 208 4103

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Guangzhou Restaurant & Takeaways

Guangzhou Restaurant & Takeaways

★★★☆ 3.9

17 Main Street, East Gore, Gore 9710

03 208 7790

Oyster Cove

Oyster Cove

★★★☆ 3.9

8 Ward Parade, Bluff 9814

03 212 8855

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Pizza Hut Gore

Pizza Hut Gore

★★★☆ 3.8

121 Main Street, East Gore, Gore 9710

0800 838 383

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McDonald's Gore

McDonald's Gore

★★★☆ 3.5

140/142 Main Street, Gore 9710

03 203 9120

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Domino's Pizza Gore

Domino's Pizza Gore

★★★ 3.4

128 Main Street, Gore 9710

03 748 0531

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KFC Gore

KFC Gore

★★★ 3.4

165 Main Street, Gore 9710

03 203 9216

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Regional Dining Areas

  • Invercargill - Urban dining
  • Bluff - Oyster capital
  • Gore - Rural cuisine
  • Te Anau - Lakeside dining
  • Riverton - Coastal cafes

Regional Specialties

  • Bluff oysters
  • Southland cheese rolls
  • Local lamb
  • Fresh seafood
  • Traditional pub fare
  • Farm-fresh produce

Notable Areas

Bluff

Oyster capital with seafood specialties.

Invercargill

Urban dining and cafe culture.

Fiordland

Lakeside dining and local specialties.